By Larry J. Sanders Howard University luminaries, Hollywood celebrities, and D.C. dignitaries all converged to celebrate the retirement of four members of the University’s Board of Trustees and Howard’s 17th president, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. The evening program was hosted by
Courtesy of Drake State Community & Technical College Miles College and Drake State Community & Technical College have partnered to create scholarship opportunities and pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree. The institutions’ presidents signed an articulation agreement today at Miles College. The
By Char Adams The death of Olympic track and field star Tori Bowie, who died of pregnancy complications last month, has prompted questions about how a seemingly healthy, financially stable person could face such a tragic outcome. Experts say that the racial health disparities
Courtesy of Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) was recognized as a new Purple Heart University for its longstanding commitment to members of the U.S. Armed Services community in a ceremony held on campus April 12. The Veterans of Foreign
By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease will hold its annual World Sickle Cell Day Symposium on Friday, June 16. The online symposium will feature a discussion with Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, who lives with the disease, and Harold Fisher of WHUR-FM
Courtesy of Stillman College The Stillman College Board of Trustees selected Dr. Yolanda W. Page as the institution’s eighth president at its May 4 meeting. Page currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University and will
By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University will host ninth graders from the Douglass High School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Academy for the Google Career Community Scholars Academy as part of the university’s Professional Learning and Continuing Education (PLACE) initiative on
Trenholm State Community College’s educational and clinical partnership with Baptist Health is expanding with a new Licensed Practical Nursing program – called Immediate Impact. Dr. Brad Fricks Executive Vice President and Vice President of Instructional Services at Trenholm State Community College said,
Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to be the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in support of phase one fundraising for the institution’s Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of
Courtesy of Miles College Middle-school and high-school students in Birmingham City Schools will have an opportunity this summer to earn college credit and attend summer camps at the historic Miles College, thanks to a new partnership approved recently by the Birmingham Board
